Thematic Study MENU Contents Introduction Thematic Framework NPS Units Historic Landmarks		History and Prehistory in the National Park System and the National Historic Landmarks Program The Thematic Framework I. The Thematic Framework XIII. Science Included in this theme is the discovery of significant concepts and phenomena including those derived from scientific exploration. It also includes American exploration not related to westward expansion, such as that in the polar regions and outer space. A. Physical Sciences 1. Astronomy 2. Physics 3. Chemistry B. Earth Science 1. Physical Geography 2. Geology 3. Hydrology 4. Meteorology C. Biological Sciences 1. Botany 2. Zoology 3. Paleontology 4. Psychology D. Social Sciences 1. Anthropology 2. Economics 3. Political Science 4. Sociology E. Mathematics F. Medicine 1. Clinical Specialties 2. Non-Clinical Specialties 3. Affiliated Disciplines G. Scientific Institutions NEXT >>>
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